We’re a little late in getting to this one, but it’s certainly worth a watch. Terje Sorgjerd’s “The Mountain” is one of the finest time-lapses that we’ve seen in weeks, so lower the lights, turn up the volume, and prepare to go into a trance-like state for 189 seconds. The time-lapse has masterful night shots and wonderful movement in the sky, but its colors are the most incredible part. Just look at the frame below…

The time-lapse was possible, in part, because of where it was shot. It’s called “The Mountain” because it features, El Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Teide is not on the Iberian Peninsula though, it’s in Teide National Park in the Canary Islands. It’s the world’s third largest volcano and home of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The video features some nice dolly work, but (unlike some other time-lapses we’ve seen lately) that’s not the focus of the show. The amazing setting really shines through–the liquid-like clouds, the vistas, the clarity of the sky, and other elements make it clear that this is one of those “must visit before you die” places. Combine that with a week of hard work and someone that really knows how to use a camera and this time-lapse was the result.